Fish caring tips and tricks for all aquarium lovers!
Most goldfish enthusiasts are aware that these pets are not always gold. Goldfish come in a great variety of colors, even black, even white. Some goldfish start as one shade, but then seem to mysteriously whiten over time. Why is that? There are a number of reasons why a goldfish turns white, or a near-white. […]
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Starting out with a pet goldfish is easy. Just place the small fish in a clear glass bowl, feed it, and watch it grow. However, eventually every goldfish owner runs into the same dilemma: What’s the right size of tank for my growing goldfish? It depends on the specific type of goldfish, but generally the
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At times, caring for a pet goldfish is not as easy as it might seem. For instance, how much is too much ~ or too little ~ food? Can’t our goldfish go a day or two without being fed? Goldfish can survive without being fed for up to two weeks, depending on their environment. If
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Goldfish and mollies have in common their small sizes as fish, but their needs for growth and even survival can differ significantly. Both goldfish owners, and those new to domestic fish care, have asked if these species can coexist in the same tank. It is not advisable to have goldfish and mollies in the same
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Having a goldfish as a pet can be very rewarding, and over time one may be tempted to get your water-borne pet some companionship. Some of our readers asked if it’s safe to drop much-smaller fish into the tank. Yes, goldfish will eat other fish. A challenge for them is that they can only eat
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We have readers who really love betta fish, those small fish with the extravagant and usually colorful tails, and ornery behaviors. Some readers have gotten confused when they hear the betta being referred to as the Siamese fighting fish. So, is it betta, or fighting? What’s the difference, if any? There is no difference between
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People keep goldfish alive and healthy inside their homes for several reasons, and in modern times a quite popular reason is these pet owners believe these small golden fish clean the tank as they eat. Fact or fiction? Goldfish do not clean their own tank entirely, but they may help a little by consuming small
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Betta fish are some of the most beautiful creatures to keep in a home aquascape. How their fins flow when they swim around along with tendency to frolic and play are indicators of how intelligent this species is. Once they establish in the tank, some aquarists notice that their betta seemingly acknowledges them speaking. Which
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Betta fish, or Siamese fighting fish, are a popular choice for aquarists of all experience levels. They’re beautiful and graceful, with brilliant colors and flowing fins. But, if you don’t care for them according to their exact needs and preferences, they can lose color and turn white altogether. This isn’t good when this happens. Here,
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Newcomers to the art of keeping Betta fish have a lot to learn, even before buying equipment. This includes food, filtration, decorations, plants and water parameters. Since their natural habitat in the Amazon River is so close to the ocean, some people wonder if they can put a betta fish in saltwater. So, can betta
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